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variation

/ˌvɛəɹɪˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌvæɹiˈeɪʃn̩/

Meanings
noun
The act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing.

Examples :

"There was a noticeable variation in the students' test scores this semester. "
quality aspect type essential

Related Words

Illustration modification

modification noun

/ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌmɑdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

The form of existence belonging to a particular object, entity etc.; a mode of being.

"The modification of the family's routine, with evening meals moved to 7 pm, improved everyone's sleep schedule. "

Illustration astronomers

astronomers noun

/əˈstrɑnəmərz/

One who studies astronomy, the stars or the physical universe; a scientist whose area of research is astronomy or astrophysics

"Astronomers use telescopes to study planets and stars. "

Illustration alterations

alterations noun

/ˌɔltəˈreɪʃənz/ /ˌɑltəˈreɪʃənz/

The act of altering or making different.

""The tailor made alterations to the dress so that it would fit perfectly." "

Illustration orchestration

orchestration noun

/ˌɔːrkɪˈstreɪʃən/ /ˌɔːrkəˈstreɪʃən/

The arrangement of music for performance by an orchestra.

"The orchestra's conductor carefully planned the orchestration of the new piece for their upcoming concert. "

Illustration difference

difference noun

/ˈdɪfəɹən(t)s/

The quality of being different.

"You need to learn to be more tolerant of difference."

Illustration characteristic

characteristic noun

/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/

A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

"The characteristic smell of freshly baked bread always reminds me of my grandmother's kitchen. "

Illustration counterpoint

counterpoint noun

/ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnt/ /ˈkaʊntɚˌpɔɪnt/

A melody added to an existing one, especially one added to provide harmony whilst each retains its simultaneous identity; a composition consisting of such contrapuntal melodies.

"The choir created a beautiful effect when they sang in counterpoint, with each voice singing a different melody that harmonized with the others. "

Illustration calculations

calculations noun

/ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/

The act or process of calculating.

"The engineer needed to perform many calculations to design the bridge. "

Illustration hereditary

hereditary noun

/həˈɹɛdɪt(ə)ɹi/ /həˈɹɛdɪˌtɛɹi/

A hereditary ruler; a hereditary peer in the House of Lords.

"The British monarchy is a hereditary, with the crown passing from parent to child. "

Illustration variations

variations noun

/ˌvɛəɹɪˈeɪʃənz/ /ˌvɛɹɪˈeɪʃənz/

The act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing.

"The recipe for cookies allows for variations, like adding chocolate chips or nuts. "

Illustration challenging

challenging verb

/ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/

To invite (someone) to take part in a competition.

"We challenged the boys next door to a game of football."

Illustration noticeable

noticeable adjective

/ˈnəʊtɪsəbl̩/ /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl̩/

Capable of being seen or noticed.

"The difference in her haircut was noticeable immediately. "